Leadership

The Hon. Harriet Shing

In December 2024, the Hon. Harriet Shing was appointed Minister for Housing and Building, Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop, and Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts.

Harriet was first elected to the Victorian parliament in 2014 and represents the electorate of Eastern Victoria. 

The Homes Victoria advisory board

The Homes Victoria Advisory Board is established under section 11A of the Housing Act 1983. The board provides strategic advice to the Minister for Housing and the Chief Executive Officer, Homes Victoria in relation to: 

  • the long term strategic direction of Homes Victoria 
  • the financial performance and stability of Homes Victoria; and 
  • strategic risks and opportunities and approaches to social housing and affordable housing; and 
  • the corporate plan and performance indicators of Homes Victoria; and 
  • any other matter referred to the Advisory Board by the Minister. 

The board will strengthen governance and oversight of Homes Victoria. The board is independent, accountable to the Minister for Housing and will steer development of Homes Victoria’s Corporate Plan and Annual Reports in alignment with the organisation’s commitment to greater transparency and accountability. 

As a non-binding advisory body, the board has no formal decision-making or own motion powers or responsibilities over policy, service delivery or public funds.

The 2025-2027 Homes Victoria Advisory Board is currently being recruited to.